First phase of business park completes
PHASE one of the major regeneration of the historic 13-acre Park Valley Mills site in Huddersfield has been completed.
The site, owned by Holmfirth Dyers, is being transformed into a business park featuring 18 new industrial units with office and storage space.
Park Valley Mills had previously been derelict for many years, with buildings falling into disrepair. Now the revamped site off Meltham Road in Lockwood is creating new jobs and regenerating the area.
Holmfirth Dyers managing director Martin Duckett said work on phase one of the development, which comprises six industrial units for lease, was now completed with four units already occupied. Work on phase two, who will feature up to 9,250 of industrial space, divided into units as required, has now begun.
He said: “There is a distinct lack of high-quality units in Huddersfield, so we have not been surprised by the demand for our attractive and practical modern units, which start from 2,200 sq ft and can be adapted to suit tenants’ requirements.
“Our aim, which is now being achieved, is to create opportunities for local businesses and to encourage them to come to a site in attractive peaceful surroundings, yet situated close to the centre of Huddersfield.”
The tenants on site already are Holmfirth Dyers, which has taken 9,700 sq ft of manufacturing and storage space; heating and air conditioning company Midland Jay, which has taken 2,200 sq ft; Process Imaging Equipment Services, which has taken 2,200 sq ft; and Denby Dale Coffee, which has also taken 2,200 sq ft.
